TRIO Student Programs

TRIO refers to the three original federal programs – Student Support Services, Talent Search, and Upward Bound – funded under the Higher Education Act. The programs provide academic tutoring, personal counseling, mentoring, financial guidance, and other support necessary for educational access and retention. TRIO programs provide direct support services for students and relevant training for directors and staff.

While student financial aid programs help students overcome financial barriers to higher education, TRIO programs help students overcome class, social, and cultural barriers to higher education.

Talent Search

College preparatory services for qualifying students (grades 6-12) in participating school districts.
- Learn more about the Talent Search Program
Upward Bound

Programming to prepare first-generation and/or low-income high school students for postsecondary education enrollment and success.
- Learn more about the Upward Bound Program
Student Support Services

Assistance throughout college for first-generation, low-income students and students with disabilities.
- Learn more about Student Support Services

TRIO Student Programs

What is TRIO?

TRIO Programs at Iowa State

Talent Search

Upward Bound

Student Support Services